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topicnews · October 7, 2024

Apple Watch: How it almost accidentally became a health tracker

Apple Watch: How it almost accidentally became a health tracker

In ten years, the Apple Watch has become one of the best-selling health devices. In conversation with the star the minds behind it reveal why they didn’t expect that.

Be honest: would you buy a heart rate monitor or a device to monitor your breathing while you sleep? Probably only if you had to. But perhaps you already own such a device for other reasons: In recent years, the Apple Watch and other smartwatches have increasingly developed from a chic luxury gadget to a health tool. And are likely to be among the best-selling medical devices ever.